Ohio State Sen. Jerry Cirino (R-Columbus)
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Recent News About Ohio State Sen. Jerry Cirino (R-Columbus)
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Senator Cirino announces $850,000 in funding for community projects
Senate Finance Chairman Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) has announced the allocation of $850,000 for community projects in Ohio’s 18th Senate District.
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Cirino announces $375K state funding for disability training center in Chagrin Falls
Senate Finance Chairman Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) has announced that the Two Foundation in Chagrin Falls will receive $375,000 in funding.
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Ohio Senate honors fallen Vietnam soldier with highway designation
The Ohio Senate has approved a bill to honor a local Vietnam War hero.
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Ohio introduces Senate Bill 1 for higher education reform
State Senator Jerry C. Cirino has introduced Senate Bill 1, the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, aiming to reform higher education in Ohio.
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Ohio Senate approves major higher education reform legislation
The Ohio Senate has approved Senate Bill 1, a significant piece of legislation sponsored by State Senator Jerry C. Cirino.
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National Association of Scholars endorses Senate Bill 1
The National Association of Scholars, along with the Civics Alliance, has announced its endorsement of Senate Bill 1.
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Cirino introduces landmark legislation for higher education reform in Ohio
State Senator Jerry C. Cirino has introduced Senate Bill 1, the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, which aims to reform higher education in Ohio.
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Senator Cirino named chair of Senate Finance Committee
State Senator Jerry C. Cirino, a Republican from Kirtland, has been appointed as the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee in Columbus.
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Governor DeWine declares emergency for four Ohio counties amid winter storm
State Senator Jerry C. Cirino is disseminating information to assist residents in navigating hazardous winter weather conditions.
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Ohio releases $1.4 million for Lakeland Community College engineering building
State Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has released $1,399,170 for renovations to Lakeland Community College's Engineering Building. These funds are part of the $4,000,000 secured by Cirino in House Bill 687, the capital budget bill from the last General Assembly.
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Cirino provides resources for storm recovery in Northeast Ohio
COLUMBUS—State Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) is providing resources for storm recovery to his constituents following the recent severe weather in Northeast Ohio.
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Senator Cirino announces funding for key capital budget projects in Northeast Ohio
State Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) announced millions of dollars will fund key Capital Budget projects across Senate District 18 and around Greater Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. This is the second phase of the process following last week’s announcement of a $350 million investment by the Senate in Ohio communities from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.
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Senator Cirino announces start of capital budget process
Ohio Senator Jerry Cirino has announced the commencement of the initial phase of the capital budget process. This stage will involve soliciting input from local communities and stakeholders to identify key projects and funding priorities.
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Cirino Hosting Border Insecurity Forum
State Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) has announced plans to host a forum on border insecurity and its impact on Northeast Ohio communities. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 27 at 10 am at the Independence Civic Center in Cleveland, aims to address the immigration crisis at the southern border and its implications for law enforcement, public safety, and the justice system in Ohio."Our porous southern border is leading to tragic and terrifying repercussions on our entire country, including here in our communities," Cirino expressed, emphasizing the...
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Ohio Senate Approves Board Members for Miami University Center for Civics, Culture, and Society
The Ohio Senate has approved seven members to operate the newly established Miami University Center for Civics, Culture, and Society, as part of the state's biennial budget initiative. Senator Jerry Cirino and Senator Rob McColley sponsored the legislation that created five such centers at Ohio public universities, aiming to foster open civic discourse on college campuses.In a statement, Senator Jerry Cirino expressed his enthusiasm for the Miami University Center for Civics, Culture, and Society, highlighting its significance in providing students with a platform to...
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Ohio Senate Passes Cirino's Bill Increasing Access to College
The Ohio Senate has recently passed Senate Bill 104, sponsored by State Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland), aimed at enhancing the College Credit Plus Program (CCP) to broaden access and awareness among students. The program, which allows seventh through twelfth graders to earn high school and college credit simultaneously, has proven to be a vital tool for over 76,000 students during the academic year 2021, accumulating more than 650,000 credit hours.Senator Cirino expressed his support for the program, stating, "The College Credit Plus program gives students an...
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Cirino Applauds Tax Credit for Valor Acres Development
State Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) has expressed his support for the Ohio Tax Credit Authority's decision to grant a $10 million tax credit to the Valor Acres development in Brecksville. The tax credit is part of the Transformational Mixed-Use Development (TMUD) Program, which has approved a total of $100 million in tax credits for various projects.Cirino believes that this tax incentive will play a crucial role in making the Valor Acres project a reality. He stated, "This new development will continue the city down the path to prosperity as new businesses open...
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Cirino Bill to Secure Local Budgetary Security Sent to Governor
The Ohio Senate and House have successfully passed Senate Bill 91, which includes legislation sponsored by Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) aimed at protecting the budgetary powers of local city councils. The bill seeks to reinforce the statutory authority of municipalities in making financial decisions and ensure that they can maintain control over their budgets.Senator Cirino emphasized the importance of this provision in safeguarding the budgeting authority of city councils and ensuring the financial stability of cities. He stated, "Council members are the duly...
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Senate Approves 14 Council Members to Unique Higher Education Centers
The Ohio Senate has given its approval for the appointment of 14 academic council members to oversee two unique higher education centers in the state. These centers were established as part of Senate Bill 117, which was rolled into House Bill 33, the biennial budget passed in June. The legislation was cosponsored by Senators Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) and Rob McColley (R-Napoleon).The first center, known as the Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership, will be located within the University of Toledo. The second center, named the Salmon P. Chase Center...
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Cirino Congratulates Cleveland Citizens for Defeating People's Budget Initiative
State Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) has expressed his congratulations to the citizens of Cleveland for successfully defeating Issue 38, the People's Budget Initiative. The initiative, had it been passed, would have allowed an unelected and unaccountable board to control two percent of the city's budget. In a statement, Cirino commended the voters of Cleveland for their decision, stating, "I congratulate Cleveland voters for not handing $14 million of their city's budget to an illegitimate board. Common sense has prevailed in Cleveland, allowing elected city council...